How Courier Express Handles Freight & Customs
International trade is full of moving parts: customs paperwork, tariffs, documentation, time zones, and regulations that change without warning. For many businesses, it feels like a headache.
At Courier Express, we’ve built our reputation on taking that complexity away and making international freight simple.
In-house customs expertise
We don’t outsource clearance. Our in-house team, linked directly to the CDS system, manages import and export declarations with precision. That means:
- Faster turnaround times
- Less risk of delays at borders
- Direct guidance for customers on complex movements
Freight services that fit your business
Every business has different needs, which is why we provide:
- Air, road, and sea freight – from express to economy
- Full loads and part loads from Europe
- RORO ferry transport and groupage solutions
- Door-to-door or port-to-port services
By working with carefully chosen partners across Europe and worldwide, we extend our reach without compromising quality.
A proven track record
From urgent medical diagnostics equipment to high-value event staging and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products, our international team has handled it all. Clients often highlight our responsiveness: “Wow that’s really quick. It’s nice working with you.”
Why customers choose us
“International freight is now one of our fastest-growing areas of business. It’s fuelled by a simple premise: we do a good job, we add expertise, and we’re honest with our customers. That’s what keeps people coming back.” – Ben Lloyd, Managing Director
- Personal contact: You can always pick up the phone and speak directly to someone who knows your shipment.
- Transparency: Our weekly fair fuel surcharge policy ensures pricing reflects true costs, not outdated figures.
- Sustainability: HVO-fuelled vehicles and carbon-offset diesel reduce the environmental footprint of international deliveries.
- Experience: Decades in logistics, with specialist training in medical and pharmaceutical compliance.
Looking ahead
Global trade will only get more complex with shifting tariffs and regulations. For us, that’s an opportunity. Our international freight forwarding department has already doubled turnover year-on-year, and we’re continuing to invest in the people, processes, and technology to help customers move goods across borders with confidence.
International logistics doesn’t have to be difficult. With in-house customs clearance, experienced staff, and a flexible fleet, Courier Express ensures that your goods get where they need to go – reliably, compliantly, and without the stress.
Free Customs Compliance Checklist
If you’re shipping to the EU, even one missing document can cause days of delays, unexpected storage fees, and unhappy customers. That’s why we’ve created a free 2025 EU Customs Checklist to help guide you.
📥 Download your free checklist here and take the guesswork out of your next shipment.
Ready to make international freight simple?
📞 Talk to our international team about how to simplify compliance and protect your bottom line.
Call: +44 (0)1273 426 168
Email: international@courierexpress.co.uk
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